Credibility Under Fire

Anyone who cares about their career or their business knows that credibility is a must-have attribute. Your clients, your shareholders, your managers, your peers, your reports, your suppliers, in fact, anyone you interact with, must all believe in you.

This is especially true when you are under pressure from difficult questions.

To be credible you need the right business, functional or technical knowledge. But knowledge alone is not enough. Even with the right knowledge, two key tests determine credibility. Firstly, how well do you answer questions and challenges, especially under pressure? Secondly, how do you look and sound under duress? Your status and credibility are greatly enhanced when you demonstrate the ability to skillfully answer the toughest questions, and when at the same time you appear calm and unruffled. Conversely, you are diminished when you fail to do either.

Through Boardroom Impact training you will learn robust techniques to apply when you are facing tough questions in the line of fire. Handling questions under fire is a skill that can be learned through specific models and techniques, and is critical to maintain credibility in the Boardroom. ​